Deputy Executive Director - Catholic Education Diocese of Cairns

  • 494953
  • Cairns
  • Catholic Education Services - Diocese of Cairns
  • Cairns Catholic Education Office
  • Full time - Fixed Term

Deputy Executive Director

Commencement Date: January 2026

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term - ending December 2030

Closing Date for Applications: 5pm Wednesday 3 September 2025

 

Catholic Education Services, Cairns

Catholic Education Services in the Diocese of Cairns is a dynamic and growing organisation that is actively inviting schools to co-create with us, schools that are places of rich learning for now and into the 22nd Century.

Our vision is to offer every student in every school a world class education enriched by their lived encounter with the Catholic Faith.

Catholic Education Services is committed to this vision through Co-Leadership with schools to build communities of learning that provide a safe, nurturing and academically challenging environment. Our schools are places where we create opportunities for every student and every staff member so that they are inspired to contribute to our society, innovate, explore possibilities, and achieve excellence. 

About the Role

This is a high impact role, building on wonderful foundations as CEDC is poised for the “next chapter”. This role:

  • Strengthens school capacity to provide a quality Catholic education by leading the School Improvement.
  • Supports the professional and spiritual needs of school Principals through mentoring, leadership, encouragement and supervision.
  • As a member of the Executive Leadership Team works with Catholic Education Services personnel to build the capacity of schools to develop innovative approaches to engaging students in learning that prepares them for a fulfilled life.

For more information about the selection criteria and conditions of employment please visit TrakSearch. They will provide assistance to any potential applicant looking for further information about this role. 

Work Requirements

  • Be a committed, practicing Catholic
  • Demonstrated leadership and governance experience in Catholic education 
  • Tertiary qualifications in Education and a Master's degree such as post-graduate qualifications in education or related discipline, together with a record of continuing professional development
  • Unless an exemption applies all staff are required to hold a current Working With Children Blue Card or be eligible to apply or be registered or eligible to register with Queensland College of Teachers

To Apply

Please contact TrakSearch by visiting their website here TrakSearch

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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